embraces

VERB

hold tightly in one's arms

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grasp

STRONG

clasp clinch cling clutch cradle cuddle encircle enfold entwine envelop fold fondle grab grip hug lock nuzzle press seize snuggle squeeze wrap

WEAK

bear hug take in arms

Antonyms

STRONG

free give let go loose push away release uncover unfasten unwrap

WEAK

disbelieve distrust exclude reject shun

VERB

include in one's beliefs; take into account

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt deal with embody espouse have receive take advantage of take up welcome

STRONG

accommodate admit comprehend comprise contain cover enclose encompass grab incorporate involve seize subsume

WEAK

avail oneself of get into go in for make use of provide for take in take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude reject repudiate turn away

STRONG

free let go release

WEAK

disbelieve distrust shun

Example Sentences

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So her queerness is kind of counter to her self-image and once she embraces it, she embraces it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

While Mrs. Bennet abhors glasses on women, Mary embraces them, the better to read her books with.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Usually these clips follow a set pattern: a man in uniform embraces his loved ones, then slowly walks up a staircase into a blue sky, often surrounded by angels.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“We’ve never seen a city that embraces a data center and is like, ‘Look how our quality of life has increased, look how all the revenue has gone into citywide improvements,’” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“I’ll be back for Christmas,” Dorothy said, with a final round of embraces.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly